Media Contact Only: MosesAlexander Greene, (202) 673-7684

The Department of Parks and Recreation’s (DPR) Office of Planning and Capital Projects unveiled its schedule for refurbishing a number of basketball and tennis play courts throughout the District this spring. 

The refurbishing process for the play courts involves two phases; Phase One includes the milling and resurfacing of the existing play courts; Phase Two is the color coating of the court and installation of new fences for each court.  Courts will require curing after color coating and will not be immediately available for use; the work schedule provided incorporates this curing time. The refurbishing work is also contingent upon weather, as precipitation and inclement conditions can adversely impact start and completion dates.

According to Clark E. Ray, director of DPR, “Refurbishing the play courts allows DPR to provide a safe and inviting surface for basketball and tennis. DPR is committed to improving our recreational facilities District-wide and this is yet another small step towards achieving that goal.”

The proposed work schedule is provided below:

Site	Ward	Phase One Start Date	Phase One End Date	Phase Two Start Date	Phase Two End Date
Ft. Stanton (Basketball & Tennis)	8	March 25, 2008	April 12, 2008	April 26, 2008	May 2, 2008
Edgewood (Basketball & Tennis)	5	March 25, 2008	April 12, 2008	April 26, 2008	May 2, 2008
Takoma (Basketball)	4	April 7, 2008	April 25, 2008	May 13, 2008	May 30, 2008
Parkview (Basketball)	1	April 7, 2008	April 25, 2008	May 13, 2008	May 30, 2008
Florida Ave (Basketball)	5	April 7, 2008	April 25, 2008	May 13, 2008	May 30, 2008

For More Information: Ms. Jackie Stanley, DPR Office of Planning and Capital Projects, (202) 671-0420